CGD was formed in 2000 to analyze and influence governance development in Burkina Faso, through the promotion of lawful practices, citizen participation, and democracy. CDG also works to promote the political participation of women and a healthy political and electoral system. As a CSBI grantee CDG represents the budget work initiative in Burkina Faso and focuses on identifying and securing opportunities for greater budget transparency and civil society involvement in the budget process and PRSP monitoring.
Recent Reports
A critical analysis of the State's draft budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 – the findings of which were presented at a public press conference in September 2004.
The design of a training module on budget transparency, budget-related analytical tools, and advocacy.
Provision of training in 7 municipalities.
The design and implementation of a benchmark survey on budget transparency at municipal/commune level, completed in June 2005.
Broader dissemination of information through print and radio.
Major Current Activities
Research on resources allocated by
the state and the two main cities (Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou) to the fight
against malaria, meningitis and illiteracy in 2006.
Research on the impact of budget
choices made by the state and the two main cities (Bobo-Dioulasso and
Ouagadougou) concerning fight against malaria, meningitis and illiteracy on
people and vulnerable groups (poor, women, children) during a survey in some key
cities.
Propositions made by the CGD in
order to improve the choices operated by the state of Burkina Faso and the
authorities of Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
Dissemination of the research
findings by a public restitution followed by radio broadcasts through the
national radio channel.
Advocacy meetings between the CGD
and public authorities, ministries, and the towns of Bobo-Dioulasso and
Ouagadougou to introduce CGD's research findings.
